--- title: "Honors Esports Courses For Credit | Elite Prep" description: "Explore three UC-approved honors esports electives for grades 9-12, earning transcript credit while studying the industry through hands-on, project-based work." url: "https://eliteprep.com/esports/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/Banner%2B-%2BEOS%2BEsports-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![Esports teams at computers on a tournament stage, bathed in red and blue light with a trophy at center.](https://eliteprep.com/media/Banner%2B-%2BEOS%2BEsports-webp-w1600.webp) ![Elite Educational Institute crest](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite_Seal_MailChimp_Header-png-w600.webp) # Honors Esports Courses For Credit Honors esports courses, for transcript credit. [Contact Us to Learn More](https://eliteprep.com/contact-us/) ## Earn official transcripts to send to colleges and universities ## Boost your GPA with UC-approved electives ## Build a unique academic and extracurricular résumé ## Prove demonstrated interest and passion ## Learn by doing for college essays ## Myth “Esports is just playing computer games.” “I don’t want my children watching others play computer games.” “I’m not good at games.” “Go to college OR play computer games.” ## Facts - At schools like University of California Irvine (UCI), **esports is a major within the School of Engineering** - The esports industry is **projected to surpass $2 billion** in revenue by the end of this year - Esports is still **the largest disruptor to sports, entertainment, and media industries** - The ecosystem of esports includes teams, game companies, media platforms, publishers and developers, brands, investors, as well as coaches, analysts, artists — **not just fans and players**. ## *THE FUTURE GLOBAL NEED* There is a world **beyond the games and those who play**, and that ecosystem will require future leaders in **media production**, **broadcast**, **intellectual property**, **event organization**, **marketing**, and **so much more**. Learn about **career paths**, gain **industry knowledge**, and experience **hands-on projects** within this multi-billion dollar industry with Elite Open School’s **UC Honors-approved** esports curriculum. ## Esports Courses • Grades 9-12 *LEVEL 1\ HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ESPORTS* ------------------------------- - Explore the current gaming and esports landscape, including strategies and techniques of top teams and esports athletes - Who were the key figures to trailblaze the industry forward? - Critically evaluate and analyze existing and potential opportunities within the esports industry - Project-based learning: Create your very own professional esports team and prepare your marketing pitch to potential sponsors and coaches. *LEVEL 2\ HONORS ECOSYSTEM OF ESPORTS* ---------------------------- - Esports is a global ecosystem of tens of thousands of professionals spanning game publishers, event organizers, gaming organizations managing leagues and tournaments, and pro-gamers - Study how each organization contributes to the revenue streams that grow exponentially in figure each year - Project-based learning: As a professional Event Director, organize an esports tournament complete with venues, sponsors, and teams. *LEVEL 3\ HONORS BUSINESS OF ESPORTS* --------------------------- - Esports ecosystem value in 2022 is said to be $2 billion in revenue - Follow the money. Who was the first to shift how money is made? - What are the basic marketing principles? - How does a game build fandom and monetize it? - Learn how companies are building their brands and how the future of the industry will be powered by mobile - Project-based learning: As a game publisher, deliver your elevator pitch on a new game with in depth market research of your target audience, key influencers, and branding strategy ## **_Plan, Build, and Boost Your Ideal Transcript for College Applications_** ### — 3 Strategic One-Semester Courses — ## Interested in Honors Esports Courses For Credit? Fill out the form below to have your questions answered or to schedule a free consultation with an Elite counselor. We'll get back to you with pricing info, schedule details, and answers to your questions ASAP! ## Send Us a Message Please provide some details about the student, and we will connect you with the appropriate staff member at your center. 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